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Our free support for you in the classroom is structured around these four themes. Teach Chemistry membership includes online quizzes to bridge the knowledge gap and develop your students' practical skills; termly regional newsletters to help you hear about enrichment opportunities; local events organised by our education coordinators; and much more.
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Upcoming events
Contextualising practical work in chemistry
Tuesday 26 November, 4–5pm GMT, online
Big ideas to get you started
Four sessions, Monday 4 November–Monday 16 December, 7–8pm, online
The year that was – Welsh chemistry teacher network
Tuesday 17 December, 4–5pm GMT, online
Contextualising practical work in chemistry
Tuesday 26 November, 4–5pm GMT, online
Big ideas to get you started
Four sessions, Monday 4 November–Monday 16 December, 7–8pm, online
The year that was – Welsh chemistry teacher network
Tuesday 17 December, 4–5pm GMT, online
